In designing the study questions and methodology at the outset of this report, the EPC consulted several technical and content experts. Broad expertise and perspectives were sought. Divergent and conflicted opinions are common and perceived as healthy scientific discourse that results in a thoughtful, relevant systematic review. Therefore, in the end, study questions, design, methodologic approaches, and/or conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of individual technical and content experts.
Technical Experts must disclose any financial conflicts of interest greater than $10,000 and any other relevant business or professional conflicts of interest. Because of their unique clinical or content expertise, individuals with potential conflicts may be retained. The TOO and the EPC work to balance, manage, or mitigate any potential conflicts of interest identified.
The list of Technical Experts who participated in developing this report follows:
- Nananda Col, M.D., M.P.P., M.P.H., FACPPresidentShared Decision Making ResourcesGeorgetown, ME
- Carolyn Crandall, M.D., M.S.Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services ResearchDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLALos Angeles, CA
- Cynthia Pearson, B.A.Executive DirectorNational Women’s Health NetworkWashington, DC
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US), Rockville (MD)
NLM Citation
Grant MD, Marbella A, Wang AT, et al. Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Mar. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 147.) Technical Expert Panel.