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.

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Infectious Diseases Information Center

At the Intersection of 2 Pandemics: The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

July 15, 2021

A body of emerging research is attempting to quantify changes occurring as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the HIV pandemic.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Stool, Rectal Samples Detect Pathogens in Children With Isolated Vomiting

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

June 30, 2021

A team of investigators assessed the presence of enteropathogens in children with isolated vomiting.

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Gastroenterology Information Center

Gastrointestinal Infections May Be Associated With Weakened Lung Immunity

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

June 22, 2021

Investigators sought to better understand the immunologic mechanisms behind increased susceptibility to secondary respiratory infections.

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Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

Fluoroquinolones Associated With Increased Aortic Aneurysm Risk

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

April 5, 2021

Study authors assessed aortic aneurysm and dissection risks after fluoroquinolone use in the United States.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

Prophylactic Effects of Dolutegravir in Infants With HIV Transmission Risk

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

March 9, 2021

Investigators used data from mothers and infants enrolled in the DolPHIN-1 trial to develop a population pharmacokinetic model of dolutegravir.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Healthy Microbiome Is Key to Sepsis Management

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 26, 2021

The authors emphasize that sepsis treatment should be guided by the connection between the microbiota and sepsis outcomes.

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Infectious Diseases Information Center

Mortality Rates for Pneumonia and Influenza Vary by Geographical Area

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 24, 2021

Researchers assessed whether there was geographic variation in racial disparity in influenza and pneumonia.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Type O and Rh-Negative Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 23, 2021

Investigators determined whether ABO and Rh blood groups were associated with risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 illness.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Systemic Analysis of the Hallmarks of Advanced COVID-19 Pathology

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

December 22, 2020

Study authors provided a systemic analysis of to identify key characteristics of extensive and advanced COVID-19.

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