title: Reviewing dermatology manuscripts and publications.
abstract: Although quality scientific publications depend on peer review, physicians rarely receive formal training on how to review a manuscript. Comprehensive guidelines direct how meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials (RTCs), and observational trials should be reported in the literature. This article provides instruction on how to effectively review a life sciences manuscript, particularly those in dermatology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado at Denver, Building 500, Box B119, 13001 E 17th Place, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
authors.forename: Christina A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Scott R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: Robert P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Dellavalle
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008374:Manuscripts, Medical as Topic; D017712:Peer Review, Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*