Peer review comments: Friend or foe?

Peer review is a time-honored cornerstone of publishing. Peer reviewers, often blinded to the author, provide feedback to clarify the manuscript and validate the key messages and sciences. Authors may openly accept the feedback outright and make revisions. Authors may also view the feedback as intrusive and ill-mannered. Authors must revise the document promptly and consider each comment for merit. Tips for handling feedback are reviewed.