The 'Submit Comments' tool, available on the Cochrane Library website (cochranelibrary.com) allows contributors to submit comments on Cochrane Reviews, Protocols, and Editorials. Comments must be concise, relevant to the content of the review, supported by references where appropriate and not libellous, defamatory or in breach of confidentiality or copyright. Real or potential conflicts of interest must be declared.

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  3. Cochrane will decide in its sole discretion whether to publish the comment, and may edit the comment for publication.
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There is guidance for submitting comments on the Cochrane Library website.