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 received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and was editor-in-chief of her college newspaper. She currently freelances in medical communications with a focus on clinician-facing content. She and her husband have 3 young children and live in New Jersey.

All articles by Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

General Medicine

Casirivimab/Imdevimab May Be Significantly Protective Against COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

August 3, 2022

Researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous casirivimab/imdevimab for the prevention of COVID-19 infection.

General Medicine

Corticosteroids Decrease Mortality Risk in Patients With Severe COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

June 30, 2022

Researchers assessed the efficacy of corticosteroids for the treatment of COVID-19 infection.

General Rheumatology

Dermatomyositis Protective for Some Aspects of COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

June 28, 2022

COVID-19 outcomes in patients with dermatomyositis are compared with those of the general population.

General Medicine

COVID-19 mRNA-1273 Vaccine Preferred for Immunocompromising Conditions

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

June 17, 2022

Researchers compared immune responses following COVID-19 vaccination with the mRNA-1273 vs the BNT162b2 vaccines among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and solid organ transplant recipients.