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Macular Degeneration

• Age-related Macular Degeneration - Guidelines for Management Royal College of Ophthalmologists (February 2009)
• Epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age related macular degeneration NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (December 2011)
• Guidance on the use of photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2003)
• Implantation of miniature lens systems for advanced age-related macular degeneration NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (August 2008)
• Limited macular translocation for wet age-related macular degeneration NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (May 2010)
• Macular degeneration - age-related Clinical Knowledge Summaries (March 2010)
• Macular degeneration (age related) - photodynamic therapy NICE Technology Appraisal (Sept 2003)
• Macular degeneration (age-related) - ranibizumab and pegaptanib NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (August 2008)
• Macular degeneration (age-related) NICE final protocol (May 2006)
• Macular translocation with 360° retinotomy for wet age related macular degeneration NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (May 2010)
• Ocular Toxicity and Hydroxychloroquine: Guidelines for Screening Royal College of Ophthalmologists and British Association of Dermatologists (2009)
• Radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2004)
• Ranibizumab: the clinician's guide to commencing, continuing and discontinuing treatment Royal College of Ophthalmologists (June 2008)
• The Intravitreal use of Bevacizumab (Avastin) in Age Related Macular Degeneration Royal College of Ophthalmologists (February 2009)
• Transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2004)

Malabsorption

• Guidelines for the investigation of chronic diarrhoea (tests for malabsorption) British Society of Gastroenterology (2003)
• Nutrition support in adults: oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition NICE (2006)

Malaria

• Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the United Kingdom, Health Protection Agency (HPA) January 2007
• Malaria prophylaxis Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Malaria Clinical Knowledge Summaries (March 2010)
• UK malaria treatment guidelines, Lalloo DG, Shingadia D, Pasvol G et al; J Infect. 2007 Feb;54(2):111-21. Epub 2007 Jan 9.

Male Pattern Baldness

• Alopecia, androgenetic - female Clinical Knowledge Summaries (February 2011)
• Alopecia, androgenetic - male Clinical Knowledge Summaries (February 2011)

Malignant Hyperthermia

• Guidelines for the management of a Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis Association of Anaesthetists of GB and Ireland (2007)

Malignant Melanoma Of Skin

• Cutaneous Melanoma Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2003)
• Improving Outcomes for People with Skin Tumours including Melanoma, NICE (Update May 2010)
• Referral for suspected cancer NICE Clinical Guideline (2005)
• Skin cancer - suspected Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)

Mammography

• Familial breast cancer NICE Clinical Guideline (October 2006)

Manic Depression

• Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance NICE Clinical Guideline (February 2007)
• Bipolar affective disorder Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2005)
• Bipolar disorder Prodigy (February 2009)
• Depression in children and young people NICE (2005)
• Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) NICE (2003)
• Evidence-based guidelines for treating bipolar disorder: revised second edition British Association for Psychopharmacology (March 2009)
• Management of Women with Mental Health Issues during Pregnancy and the Postnatal Period Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (June 2011)
• Safer Lithium Therapy National Patient Safety Agency (2009)
• Service user experience in adult mental health NICE Clinical Guideline (December 2011)
• The Management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and adolescents, in primary and secondary care NICE (2006)

Marfan Syndrome

• External aortic root support in Marfan syndrome NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (May 2011)

Mastectomy

• Endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (April 2009)
• Surgical guidelines for the management of breast cancer British Association of Surgical Oncology (January 2009)

Mastitis

• Guidelines on the Treatment, Management and Prevention of Mastitis Guidelines & Audit Implementation Network (August 2009)
• Mastitis Clinical Knowledge Summaries (May 2010)

Me

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME) Dept of Health (2004)
• Occupational aspects of the management of chronic fatigue syndrome: a national guideline, Dept of Health 2006
• Tiredness/fatigue in adults Clinical Knowledge Summaries (October 2009)

Me - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

• A report of the CFS/ME Working Group Report given to the Dept of Health (2002)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy); diagnosis and management NICE Clinical Guideline (2007)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME) Dept of Health (2004)
• Evidence based guideline for the management of CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy) in children and young people Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2004)
• Occupational aspects of the management of chronic fatigue syndrome: a national guideline, Dept of Health 2006
• Tiredness/fatigue in adults Clinical Knowledge Summaries (October 2009)

Measles

• Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and other Childcare Settings Health Protection Agency (April 2010)
• Guidance on Viral Rash in Pregnancy Health Protection Agency (January 2011)
• Guidelines on Measles Health Protection Agency (2009)
• Immunisation against infectious disease - \'The Green Book\' Dept of Health (various dates)
• Measles Clinical Knowledge Summaries (November 2009)

Medical Emergency

• Acutely ill patients in hospital NICE Clinical Guidance (2007)

Medication Induced Headache

• Diagnosis and management of headache in adults Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (November 2008)
• Guidelines for All Healthcare Professionals in the Diagnosis and Management of Migraine, Tension-Type, Cluster and Medication-Overuse Headache British Association for the Study of Headache - BASH (2010)
• Headache - medication overuse Prodigy (August 2009)
• Headache - tension-type Prodigy (August 2009)
• Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2004)
• Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2011)

Melanoma

• Cutaneous Melanoma Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2003)
• EFNS Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases: report of an EFNS Task Force European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)
• Endoscopic radical inguinal lymphadenectomy NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (June 2011)
• Guidelines for the management of cutaneous melanoma British Association of Dermatologists (2010)
• Improving Outcomes for People with Skin Tumours including Melanoma, NICE (Update May 2010)
• Melanoma and pigmented lesions Clinical Knowledge Summaries (March 2011)
• Referral for suspected cancer NICE Clinical Guideline (2005)
• Skin cancer - suspected Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Skin cancer prevention: information, resources and environmental changes NICE Public Health Guideline (January 2011)

Meniere's Disease

• Meniere's disease Prodigy (October 2007)
• Vertigo Clinical Knowledge Summaries (April 2010)

Meningitis

• Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia NICE Clinical Guideline (June 2010)
• EFNS guideline on the management of community-acquired bacterial meningitis: report of an EFNS Task Force on acute bacterial meningitis in older children and adults European Federation of Neurological Societies (2008)
• Feverish children - management Clinical Knowledge Summaries (December 2008)
• Immunisation against infectious disease - \'The Green Book\' Dept of Health (various dates)
• Management of invasive meningococcal disease in children and young people Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (May 2008)
• Managing meningococcal disease (septicaemia or meningitis) in higher education institutions Universities UK (2004)
• Meningococcal disease Health Protection Agency (various dates)
• Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia - various guidelines Meningitis Research Foundation (various dates)
• Viral meningoencephalitis: a review of diagnostic methods and guidelines for management European Federation of Neurological Societies (2010)

Meningococcal Infection

• Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia NICE Clinical Guideline (June 2010)
• Immunisation against infectious disease - \'The Green Book\' Dept of Health (various dates)
• Immunizations - travel vaccinations Prodigy (June 2007)
• Management of invasive meningococcal disease in children and young people Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (May 2008)
• Managing meningococcal disease (septicaemia or meningitis) in higher education institutions Universities UK (2004)
• Meningococcal disease Health Protection Agency (various dates)
• Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia - various guidelines Meningitis Research Foundation (various dates)

Meningoencephalitis

• Viral meningoencephalitis: a review of diagnostic methods and guidelines for management European Federation of Neurological Societies (2010)

Menopause

• Alternative and complementary therapies consensus statement British Menopause Society (2007)
• Alternatives to HRT for management of symptoms of menopause Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (September 2010)
• Complementary approaches to menopausal symptoms RCN guidance for nurses; midwives and health visitors Royal College of Nursing (2006)
• Contraception for Women Aged Over 40 Years Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (2010)
• Hormone replacement therapy consensus statement British Menopause Society (2008)
• Investigation of post-menopausal bleeding Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2002)
• Menopause Prodigy (January 2008)
• Non-estrogen based treatments for menopausal symptoms consensus statement British Menopause Society (2008)
• Premature menopause consensus statement British Menopause Society (2007)
• Urogenital atrophy consensus statement British Menopause Society (2008)

Menorrhagia

• Balloon thermal endometrial ablation (using data from Cavaterm and Gynecare as specified by SERNIP) NICE (2003)
• Endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia NICE (2006)
• Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation NICE (2004)
• Heavy menstrual bleeding NICE Clinical Guideline (January 2007)
• Impedance-controlled endometrial ablation for menstrual bleeding NICE (2004)
• Menorrhagia Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Menstrual bleeding - fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation NICE (2004)
• Microwave endometrial ablation NICE (2003)
• Photodynamic endometrial ablation NICE (2004)
• Referral Advice NICE Clinical Guideline (2001)

Mesothelioma

• BTS Statement on Malignant Mesothelioma British Thoracic Society (2007)
• Cryosurgery for malignant endobronchial obstruction NICE (2005)
• Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for mediastinal masses NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (February 2008)
• Lung cancer - suspected Prodigy (July 2005)
• Lung cancer - the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer NICE Clinical Guideline (April 2011)
• Management of patients with lung cancer Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2005)
• Mesothelioma - pemetrexed disodium NICE Technology Appraisal (January 2008)
• Photodynamic therapy for advanced bronchial carcinoma NICE (2004)
• Photodynamic therapy for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer NICE (2005)
• Referral for suspected cancer NICE Clinical Guideline (2005)
• Stent placement for vena caval obstruction NICE (2004)

Metastatic Tumour Of Bone

• Bone Scintigraphy - Procedure Guidelines for Tumour Imaging European Association of Nuclear Medicine (2003)
• European guidelines for the management of acute nonspecific low back pain in primary care COST B13 Working Group (2004)
• Metastatic bone disease: a guide to good practice British Orthopaedic Association (2001)
• Procedure guideline for treatment of refractory metastatic bone pain European Association of Nuclear Medicine (2008)

Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus

• Guidelines for the control and prevention of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare facilities Hospital Infection Society et al (2006)
• Guidelines for the prophylaxis and treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the UK Hospital Infection Society et al (2006)
• Guidelines for UK practice for the diagnosis and management of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA infections presenting in the community Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2008)
• Infection control, prevention of healthcare-associated infection in primary and community care NICE (2003)
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Guidance for nursing staff Royal College of Nursing (2005)
• MRSA in primary care Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2009)
• Screening for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation, Dept of Health 2006
• Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA (various) Health Protection Agency (various dates)

Migraine

• Diagnosis and management of headache in adults Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (November 2008)
• EFNS guideline on the drug treatment of migraine - revised report of an EFNS task force European Federation of Neurological Societies (August 2009)
• Guidelines for All Healthcare Professionals in the Diagnosis and Management of Migraine, Tension-Type, Cluster and Medication-Overuse Headache British Association for the Study of Headache - BASH (2010)
• Headache - assessment Prodigy (August 2009)
• Headache - cluster Prodigy (August 2009)
• Headache - medication overuse Prodigy (August 2009)
• Headache - tension-type Prodigy (August 2009)
• Migraine related vertigo : classification and diagnostic criteria British Association of Audiological Physicians (November 2008)
• Migraine Prodigy (October 2010)
• Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2004)
• Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2011)
• Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (December 2010)
• Practice guidance: OTC sumatriptan Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Brtitain (June 2006)
• Treatment guidelines for migraine Migraine In Primary Care Advisors (2004)

Migrainous Neuralgia

• Diagnosis and management of headache in adults Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (November 2008)
• EFNS guidelines on the treatment of cluster headache and other trigeminalautonomic cephalalgias European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)
• Guidelines for All Healthcare Professionals in the Diagnosis and Management of Migraine, Tension-Type, Cluster and Medication-Overuse Headache British Association for the Study of Headache - BASH (2010)
• Headache - cluster Prodigy (August 2009)
• Headache - medication overuse Prodigy (August 2009)
• Headache - tension-type Prodigy (August 2009)
• Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2004)
• Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2011)
• Treatment guidelines for cluster headache Migraine In Primary Care Advisors (2004)

Miscarriage

• Laparoscopic cerclage for prevention of recurrent pregnancy loss due to cervical incompetence NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (2007)
• Miscarriage Clinical Knowledge Summaries (February 2010)
• The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of routine anti-D prophylaxis for RhD-negative women in pregnancy NICE Technology appraisal (2002)
• The investigation and treatment of couples with recurrent miscarriage Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2003)
• The management of early pregnancy loss Royal College of Obstretricians and Gynaecologists (2006)
• The Use of Anti-D Immunoglobulin for Rhesus D Prophylaxis Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (April 2011)

Mitochondrial Disease

• Guidelines on the molecular diagnosis of mitochondrial disorders European Federation of Neurological Societies (2009)

Mitral Regurgitation

• Antimicrobial prophylaxis against infective endocarditis NICE Clinical Guideline (March 2008)
• Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
• Percutaneous mitral valve annuloplasty NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (July 2010)
• Percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (August 2009)
• Thoracoscopically-assisted mitral valve surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (December 2007)

Mitral Stenosis

• Antimicrobial prophylaxis against infective endocarditis NICE Clinical Guideline (March 2008)
• Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
• Thoracoscopically-assisted mitral valve surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (December 2007)

Mmr Immunisation

• Immunisation against infectious disease - \'The Green Book\' Dept of Health (various dates)

Molluscum Contagiosum

• Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and other Childcare Settings Health Protection Agency (April 2010)
• Management of molluscum contagiosum British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (2007)
• Molluscum contagiosum Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2008)

Monoclonal Gammopathy

• Guidelines for the investigation of newly detected M-proteins and the management of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) UK Myeloma Forum and Nordic Myeloma Study Group (February 2009)

Morphine

• Opioids for persistent pain: Good practice British Pain Society (2010)

Morphine And Similar Opioids

• Guidance for Working with Cocaine and Crack Users in Primary Care Royal College of General Practitioners (2004)

Morton's Neuroma

• Morton's neuroma Clinical Knowledge Summaries (June 2010)

Motor Neurone Disease

• Guidelines on the use of neuroimaging in the management of motor neuron diseases European Federation of Neurological Societies (2010)
• Long-term neurological conditions - management at the interface between neurology rehabilitation and palliative care Royal College of Physicians (March 2008)
• Motor neurone disease - non-invasive ventilation NICE Clinical Guideline (July 2010)
• Motor neurone disease NICE (2001)
• The medical management of motor neurone disease - a UK perspective of current practice Association of British Neurologists (2002)

Mouth Problems

• Aphthous ulcer Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Choosing Better Oral Health An Oral Health Plan for England, Dept of Health 2005
• Clinical Holding Guidelines British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2009)
• Dental abscess Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2008)
• Dental recall - Recall interval between routine dental examinations NICE (2004)
• Diagnosis and management of head and neck cancer Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2006)
• Guidelines for oral health care for long-stay patients and residents British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Guidelines for oral health care for people with a physical disability British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Guidelines for the Development of Local Standards of Oral Health Care for Dependent; Dysphagic; Critically and Terminally Ill Patients British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Guidelines for the management of oral lichen planus in secondary care British Society for Oral Medicine (2010)
• Herpes simplex - oral Clinical Knowledge Summaries (December 2007)
• Management of unerupted and impacted third molar teeth Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2000)
• Multi-disciplinary Guidelines for the Oral Management of Patients following Oncology Treatment British Society for Disability and Oral Health (no date)
• Oral Health Care for People with Mental Health Problems: Guidelines and recommendations British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Palliative care - oral problems Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Preventing Dental Caries in Children at High Caries Risk. Targeted prevention of dental caries in the permanent teeth of 6-16 year olds presenting for dental care Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2000)
• Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2005)
• Principles on Intervention for People Unable to Comply with Routine Dental Care British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2004)
• The Development of Standards for Domiciliary Dental Care Services: Guidelines and recommendations British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Tooth decay - HealOzone NICE (2005)

Mouth Ulcers

• Aphthous ulcer Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Choosing Better Oral Health An Oral Health Plan for England, Dept of Health 2005
• Dental recall - Recall interval between routine dental examinations NICE (2004)
• Diagnosis and management of head and neck cancer Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2006)
• Guidelines for oral health care for long-stay patients and residents British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Guidelines for oral health care for people with a physical disability British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Guidelines for the Development of Local Standards of Oral Health Care for Dependent; Dysphagic; Critically and Terminally Ill Patients British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Guidelines for the management of oral lichen planus in secondary care British Society for Oral Medicine (2010)
• Herpes simplex - oral Clinical Knowledge Summaries (December 2007)
• Multi-disciplinary Guidelines for the Oral Management of Patients following Oncology Treatment British Society for Disability and Oral Health (no date)
• Oral Health Care for People with Mental Health Problems: Guidelines and recommendations British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Palliative care - oral problems Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Preventing Dental Caries in Children at High Caries Risk. Targeted prevention of dental caries in the permanent teeth of 6-16 year olds presenting for dental care Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2000)
• Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2005)
• Principles on Intervention for People Unable to Comply with Routine Dental Care British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2004)
• The Development of Standards for Domiciliary Dental Care Services: Guidelines and recommendations British Society for Disability and Oral Health (2000)
• Tooth decay - HealOzone NICE (2005)

Mrsa

• Guidelines for the control and prevention of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare facilities Hospital Infection Society et al (2006)
• Guidelines for the prophylaxis and treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the UK Hospital Infection Society et al (2006)
• Guidelines for UK practice for the diagnosis and management of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA infections presenting in the community Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2008)
• Infection control, prevention of healthcare-associated infection in primary and community care NICE (2003)
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Guidance for nursing staff Royal College of Nursing (2005)
• MRSA in primary care Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2009)
• Screening for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation, Dept of Health 2006
• Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA (various) Health Protection Agency (various dates)

Mucopolysaccharidosis

• Guidelines for the investigation and management of mucopolysaccharidosis type I Dept of Health (2005)
• Guidelines for the investigation and management of mucopolysaccharidosis type II Dept of Health (2007)
• Guidelines for the investigation and management of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI Dept of Health (2006)

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy

• European Federation of Neurological Societies/Peripheral Nerve Society guideline on management of multifocal motor neuropathy European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

• Paediatric Endocrine Tumours British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (2005)

Multiple Myeloma

• Guidelines for the investigation of newly detected M-proteins and the management of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) UK Myeloma Forum and Nordic Myeloma Study Group (February 2009)
• Guidelines for the use of imaging in the management of myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2006)
• Multiple myeloma - bortezomib NICE Technology Appraisal (October 2007)
• Multiple myeloma - lenalidomide NICE Technology Appraisal (June 2009)
• Multiple myeloma (first line) - bortezomib and thalidomide NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (July 2011)
• Supportive care in multiple myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (October 2010)
• The diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (October 2010)

Multiple Sclerosis

• EFNS guidelines on the use of neuroimaging in the management of multiple sclerosis European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)
• Long term neurological conditions - a good practice guide to the development of the multidisciplinary team and the value of the specialist nurse, NHS National Workforce Projects in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Epilepsy Action, the Parkinson's Disease Society the Royal College of Nursing and Dept of Health (May 2008)
• Long-term neurological conditions - management at the interface between neurology rehabilitation and palliative care Royal College of Physicians (March 2008)
• Multiple sclerosis - beta interferon and glatiramer acetate NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance (January 2002)
• Multiple Sclerosis - Management of multiple sclerosis in primary and secondary care NICE Guidance (November 2003)
• Multiple sclerosis - natalizumab NICE Technology Appraisal (2007)
• Prescribing in multiple sclerosis - Association of British Neurologists' guidelines Association of British Neurologists (2009)

Mumps

• Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and other Childcare Settings Health Protection Agency (April 2010)
• Guidelines on Mumps Health Protection Agency (various dates)

Mumps Encephalitis

• Viral meningoencephalitis: a review of diagnostic methods and guidelines for management European Federation of Neurological Societies (2010)

Muscle Disorders

• Guidelines on the diagnostic approach to pauci- or asymptomatic hyperCKemia European Federation of Neurological Societies (2010)

Muscular Dystrophy

• EFNS guideline on diagnosis and management of limb girdle muscular dystrophies European Federation of Neurological Societies (2007)

Musculoskeletal Chest Problems

• Insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (October 2010)

Myasthenia Gravis

• Clinical guidelines for the use of intravenous immunoglobulin, Dept of Health November 2007
• Guidelines for the treatment of autoimmune neuromuscular transmission disorders European Federation of Neurological Societies (2010)

Mycosis Fungoides

• Guidelines for the Management of Primary Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas British Association of Dermatologists (2003)
• Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of adult patients with primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) and primary intra-ocularlymphoma (PIOL) British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2007)
• The management of mature T-cell and NK-cell neoplasms British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2011)

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

• Guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of adult myelodysplastic syndromes British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2003)
• Myelodysplastic syndromes - azacitidine NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (March 2011)

Myeloma

• Guidelines for the investigation of newly detected M-proteins and the management of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) UK Myeloma Forum and Nordic Myeloma Study Group (February 2009)
• Guidelines for the use of imaging in the management of myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2006)
• Multiple myeloma - bortezomib NICE Technology Appraisal (October 2007)
• Multiple myeloma - lenalidomide NICE Technology Appraisal (June 2009)
• Multiple myeloma (first line) - bortezomib and thalidomide NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (July 2011)
• Supportive care in multiple myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (October 2010)
• The diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (October 2010)

Myeloproliferative Disorders

• Procedure guideline for 32P phosphate treatment of myeloproliferative diseases European Association of Nuclear Medicine (2007)

Myocardial Infarction

• Acute coronary syndrome - prasugrel NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (October 2009)
• Acute coronary syndromes - glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors NICE Technology Appraisal (2002)
• Acute coronary syndromes - ticagrelor NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (October 2011)
• Acute coronary syndromes Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2007)
• Angina and myocardial infarction - myocardial perfusion scintigraphy NICE Technology Appraisal (2003)
• Cardiac rehabilitation Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2002)
• Chest pain of recent onset NICE Clinical Guideline (March 2010)
• Consensus guideline for recording a 12-lead ECG Society for Cardiological Science & Technology (February 2010)
• Fitness to fly for passengers with cardiovascular disease British Cardiovascular Society (May 2010)
• Guidelines for Myocardial Revascularisation European Society of Cardiology (2010)
• Hyperglycaemia in acute coronary syndromes NICE Clinical Guideline (October 2011)
• Ischaemic heart disease - coronary artery stents NICE Technology Appraisal (2003)
• Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation European Society of Cardiology (2011)
• Management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with persistant ST-segment elevation European Society of Cardiology (November 2008)
• Myocardial infarction - secondary prevention Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2008)
• Myocardial infarction - thrombolysis NICE Technology Appraisal (2002)
• Myocardial infarction (persistent ST-segment elevation) - bivalirudin NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (July 2011)
• Review of early thrombolysis, Dept of Health 2003
• Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - SIGN (2007)
• Secondary prevention in primary and secondary care for patients following a myocardial infarction NICE Clinical Guideline (2007)
• Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction European Society of Cardiology (2007)
• Unstable angina and NSTEMI NICE Clinical Guideline (March 2010)
• Vascular disease - clopidogrel and dipyridamole NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline (December 2010)

Myopia

• Corneal implants for the correction of refractive error NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (2007)
• Intraocular lens insertion for correction of refractive error, with preservation of the natural lens NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (February 2009)
• Laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (March 2011)
• Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) NICE (2004)
• Photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive error NICE (2006)
• Standards for laser refractive surgery Royal College of Ophthalmologists (May 2009)