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

Dermatology

Adalimumab Plus Methotrexate Promising for Psoriasis

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

September 21, 2022

The efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity of adalimumab combined with MTX compared with that adalimumab in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis is evaluated.

A dermatologist examining a woman's nose

Dermatology

Recommended Assessments for Surgeons and Dermatologists Before and After Rhinoplasty

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

August 8, 2022

The most significant pre- and post-surgical assessments surgeons and dermatologists should perform in patients undergoing rhinoplasty are provided.

Dermatology

Isotretinoin Tied to Changes in Laboratory Values for Liver, Kidneys, Blood Components

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

July 25, 2022

The effects of isotretinoin on hepatic, renal, and hematologic functions are evaluated.

Dermatology

Cannabinoid Receptor Agonist Lenabasum Promising for Dermatomyositis

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

July 18, 2022

The safety and efficacy of lenabasum use in patients with refractory cutaneous dermatomyositis is assessed.

Dermatology

Probiotic Lotion vs Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

June 10, 2022

The efficacy and safety of a probiotic lotion vs a topical benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne is compared.

Investigators compared recurrence-free survival and overall survival outcomes in patients randomly assigned to receive neoadjuvant talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) followed by immediate surgery or surgery alone.

Oncology

Pembrolizumab a Successful Adjuvant Treatment for High-Risk Melanoma

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

May 16, 2022

Recurrence-free survival in patients with melanoma treated with pembrolizumab are reported.

Medicine

Interleukin-6 Inhibitors Improve Overall Survival Outcomes in Severe COVID-19

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

May 4, 2022

Investigators compared treatment with interleukin-6 inhibitors with standard of care among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection.

Dermatology

Minoxidil vs Conventional Androgenic Alopecia Treatments

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

March 8, 2022

The efficacy of various doses of minoxidil, dutasteride, and finateride for the treatment of male androgenic alopecia (AGA) is evaluated.

Medicine

Hepatitis C Transmission Risk From Syringes With Fixed vs Detachable Needles

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

March 8, 2022

Investigators conducted a study to determine the effect of syringes with fixed needles vs those with detachable needles on the risk for hepatitis C virus transmission among people who use injectable drugs.

Medicine

Association Between Delayed Antibiotic Administration and Risk for Septic Shock

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

February 9, 2022

Investigators conducted a study to determine whether early antibiotic administration decreases the risk for progression to septic shock among patients with suspected sepsis.

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