Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC, earned her Master of Science in nursing from Columbia University School of Nursing. She has worked as a nurse in women’s health and as a nurse practitioner in family medicine. Estie also earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and was editor-in-chief of her undergraduate newspaper. She currently freelances in medical communications with a focus on clinician-facing content. She and her husband have three young children and live in New Jersey.

All articles by Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Systemic Ophthalmology

Prior COVID-19 Decreases Risk for Recurrent Infection in Unvaccinated Adults

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

May 25, 2022

Researchers assessed the rate of recurrent COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated adults previously infected with COVID-19.

Systemic Ophthalmology

Interleukin-6 Inhibitors Improve Overall Survival Outcomes in Severe COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

May 11, 2022

Investigators compared treatment with interleukin-6 inhibitors with standard of care among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection.

General Medicine

Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability of Investigational Oral COVID-19 Antiviral Candidate Paxlovid

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

December 6, 2021

Researchers conducted a study to assess the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Paxlovid (PF-07321332/ritonavir), an oral SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor candidate for the treatment of COVID-19.

Systemic Ophthalmology

Early Treatment With Sotrovimab Decreases Risk for Progression to Severe COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

November 30, 2021

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether treatment with sotrovimab decreases the risk for severe disease progression among high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

General Medicine

Racial, Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Testing and Outcomes

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

November 24, 2021

Researchers conducted a study to determine the effect of patient characteristics and racial/ethnic disparities on outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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General Medicine

How COVID-19 Altered HIV Care, PrEP Use, and Sexual Behaviors of MSM in the Southern US

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

September 1, 2021

This ad hoc survey focused on changes in sexual behaviors and utilization of and access to sexual health services by MSM during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cornea & Ocular Surface

Mucocutaneous Symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 5, 2021

The mucocutaneous features seen in hospitalized children with MIS-C and how these findings are associated with the onset of systemic symptoms are characterized.

Retina & Vitreous

Valganciclovir and Ganciclovir Effective for HIV-Associated CMVR in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

January 25, 2021

The study authors describe the first use of valganciclovir treatment in lower-income countries for patients with CMVR, advanced HIV disease, and profound immunosuppression.

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