Impact Factor with F. Perry Wilson

• Can Awe and Wonder Boost Healthy Emotions?   A recent study reported greater joy and prosocial positive emotions in people who cultivated their sense of awe and childlike wonder. Dr F. Perry Wilson comments.
  Medscape, September 23, 2020
• The COVID Vaccine Derby: A Guide to the Top Contenders   When can we expect a COVID vaccine to be ready, and which one will it be? Dr F. Perry Wilson gives a tour of the seven vaccines currently in phase 3 trials.
  Medscape, September 16, 2020
• COVID vs Flu in Kids: Can We Breathe a Little Easier?   A new study finds that coronavirus in children is similar to flu. But are there any gaps in the data?
  Medscape, September 09, 2020
• Cell Phone Data to Predict COVID Cases -- Too 'Big Brother'?   A recent study shows that cell phone monitoring can be a useful tool to predict new COVID hotspots. But could this be a slippery slope?
  Medscape, September 01, 2020
• Are Kids With COVID More Contagious Than Adults?   Recent headlines suggest that COVID-positive kids are more contagious than adults -- but they all share a common error, says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
  Medscape, August 26, 2020
• Canned Foods and Plastic Bottles: Does BPA Exposure Kill?   A recent study links urinary BPA levels to overall mortality, but there's a problem with the analysis, says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
  Medscape, August 19, 2020
• Can ED Visits Predict Thunderstorms?   Dr F. Perry Wilson reviews a study showing that emergency department visits for respiratory complaints spike before the arrival of thunderstorms.
  Medscape, August 12, 2020
• Hydroxychloroquine RCTs: 'Ethically, the Choice Is Clear'   The vast majority of studies on hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 are observational, but randomization is what shows its true effect, says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
  Medscape, August 05, 2020
• What Does the Case Fatality Rate Really Tell Us?   There are two big problems with the case fatality rate metric, says Dr F. Perry Wilson. What we really want to know is the infection fatality rate. What's the difference?
  Medscape, July 29, 2020
• Why Are Healthy Black Kids More Likely to Die After Surgery?   A recent study shows that healthy Black children undergoing inpatient surgery are at increased risk for perioperative mortality compared with White kids. Dr F. Perry Wilson comments.
  Medscape, July 22, 2020
• The Problem With COVID-19 Treatment Trials   The scientific community has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with an explosion of research. But could there be too much of a good thing?
  Medscape, July 14, 2020
• 12 Ideas for Getting Kids Back to School   The lynchpin of economic recovery may rest with getting kids back to school, says F. Perry Wilson. Here are 12 ideas for getting it done safely.
  Medscape, July 08, 2020
• Could Nightly Drinks Be Good for the Brain?   Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with greater cognitive function.
  Medscape, July 01, 2020
• Many People Lack Protective Antibodies After COVID-19 Infection   A new study on antibodies raises new concerns but also suggests that there may be light at the end of the (longer) COVID-19 tunnel.
  Medscape, June 24, 2020
• Is COVID-19 Risk Linked to Blood Type?   Could blood type be associated with the risk for coronavirus infection and death from COVID-19? Dr F. Perry Wilson looks at the available data.
  Medscape, June 16, 2020
• Altruism in the COVID Era: The Study That Gives Me Hope   This study reminds us that humans are creatures who take care of each other, says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
  Medscape, June 10, 2020
• If We All Get COVID Anyway, Should We Just Get It Over With?   Will everyone get coronavirus eventually? If so, is there a strategy to get us through this pandemic as quickly as possible without leading to excess deaths?
  Medscape, June 02, 2020
• COVID 'Immunity Passport' No More Reliable Than a Coin Flip   For most of us, a positive COVID-19 antibody test would correspond to a 50/50 chance that we actually have antibodies against the virus. Dr F. Perry Wilson explains.
  Medscape, May 27, 2020
• COVID-Related MIS in Kids: What Do We Know?   COVID-19 seemed to spare most children, but there are now reports of an associated Kawasaki-like multisystem inflammatory syndrome in kids.
  Medscape, May 20, 2020
• Interpreting COVID Findings: Avoid These Dangerous Mistakes   Does hypertension cause COVID-19 death? Does smoking protect you? Dr F. Perry Wilson explains how to thoughtfully interpret observational data.
  Medscape, May 13, 2020