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

COVID19

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

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

January 13, 2021

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

debunking the patient zero theory of AIDS

HIV/AIDS

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

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

January 11, 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.