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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Stroke

Alcohol Increases Ischemic Stroke Risk in Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

July 19, 2021

Current alcohol consumption was associated with higher risk for ischemic stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.

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LAA Occlusion During Surgery Reduces Stroke Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

July 14, 2021

Left atrial appendage occlusion reduced stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery.

The approval is based on evidence that the vaccine can prevent anogenital infections, with an ongoing trial looking at throat infection prevention in men likely to be critical for continued approval.

General Neurology

PCV13 Vaccine Shows Protective Effects Against COVID-19

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

April 27, 2021

Study authors measured associations between PCV13 and COVID-19 outcomes, with or without PPSV23, to determine the protective effects of the vaccine.

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General Neurology

Case Study: Severe Case of Reinfection With New Variant of SARS-CoV-2 Confirmed in UK Hospital

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 11, 2021

Study authors report on a confirmed, severe case of COVID-19 reinfection with the new variant B.1.1.7 8 months after an initial mild infection.

General Neurology

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

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 8, 2021

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

General Neurology

Systemic Analysis of the Hallmarks of Advanced COVID-19 Pathology

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

December 16, 2020

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

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