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.

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General Rheumatology

JAK Inhibitor and Type I Interferon Possible Treatments for COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

March 2, 2021

Study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of Janus kinase-inhibitors and Type I interferons as potential antiviral candidates for the treatment of COVID-19.

General Rheumatology

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

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 16, 2021

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

Pediatric Rheumatology

Evaluating Mucocutaneous Symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 3, 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.

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

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Evaluating Mucocutaneous Symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

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