Guidelines - MWhat are guidelines? / Guidelines A-Z

Macular Degeneration

• Age-related Macular Degeneration Interim Guidelines Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2007)
• Guidance on the use of photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2003)
• Macular degeneration (age related) - photodynamic therapy NICE Technology Appraisal (Sept 2003)
• Macular degeneration (age-related). Pegaptanib and ranibizumab for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration NICE final protocol (May 2006)
• Macular translocation for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2004)
• Radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2004)
• The Intravitreal use of Bevacizumab (Avastin) in Age Related Macular Degeneration Royal College of Ophthalmologists (Nov 2007)
• Transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2004)

Malabsorption

• Nutrition support in adults: oral nutrition support enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. NICE (2006).
• Thomas PD, Forbes A, Green J, Howdle P et al; Guidelines for the investigation of chronic diarrhoea (tests for malabsorption) 2nd edition (2003). British Society for Gastroenterology.

Malaria

• Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the United Kingdom Health Protection Agency (January 2007)
• Malaria prophylaxis Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)

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 SIGN (2003)
• Improving Outcomes for People with Skin Tumours including Melanoma NICE (2006)

Manic Depression

• Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance NICE Clinical Guideline (2007)
• Bipolar Affective Disorder SIGN (2005)
• Bipolar Disorder NICE (2003)
• Depression in children and young people: identification and management in primary, community and secondary care NICE (2005)
• Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) NICE (2003)
• Evidence-based guidelines for treating bipolar disorder British Association for Psychopharmacology (2003)
• The Management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and adolescents, in primary and secondary care NICE (2006)

Marfan Syndrome

• Marfan Syndrome clinical guidelines Genisys (2003)

Me

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME) Department of Health Education and Skills (2004)
• Occupational aspects of the management of chronic fatigue syndrome : a national guideline Department of Health (2006)

Me - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

• A report of the CFS/ME Working Group Report given to the Department of Health (2002)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy); diagnosis and management NICE Clinical Guideline (2007)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME) Department of Health Education and Skills (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 Department of Health (2006)

Measles

• Guidelines on the Management of Communicable Diseases: Measles Health Protection Agency (2003)

Medical Emergency

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

Melanoma

• Cutaneous Melanoma SIGN (2003)
• Improving Outcomes for People with Skin Tumours including Melanoma NICE (2006)
• The prevention, diagnosis, referral and management of melanoma of the skin Royal College of Physicians and British Association of Dermatologists (September 2007)

Meniere's Disease

• Meniere's disease Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)

Meningitis

• Guidance for public health management of meningococcal disease in the UK Health Protection Agency (2006)
• Immunizations - travel vaccinations Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Managing meningococcal disease (septicaemia or meningitis) in higher education institutions Universities UK (2004)
• Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia - various guidelines Meningitis Research Foundation (various dates)
• The Green Book - immunisation against infectious diseases Department of Health (various dates for individual immunisations)

Meningococcal Infection

• Guidance for public health management of meningococcal disease in the UK Health Protection Agency (2006)
• Immunizations - travel vaccinations Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Managing meningococcal disease (septicaemia or meningitis) in higher education institutions Universities UK (2004)
• Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicaemia - various guidelines Meningitis Research Foundation (various dates)
• The Green Book - immunisation against infectious diseases Department of Health (various dates for individual immunisations)

Menopause

• Alternatives to HRT for management of symptoms of menopause Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Opinion Paper 6 (May 2006)
• Complementary approaches to menopausal symptoms RCN guidance for nurses, midwives and health visitors Royal College of Nursing (2006)
• Hormone replacement therapy and venous thromboembolism Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2004)
• Investigation of PMB SIGN (2002)
• Menopause Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 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 (2001)

Mesothelioma

• Cryosurgery for malignant endobronchial obstruction NICE (2005)
• Lung cancer - suspected Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2005).
• Lung cancer - the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer NICE (2005)
• Management of patients with lung cancer SIGN (2005).
• Mesothelioma - pemetrexed disodium. January 2008.
• Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary and secondary lung cancers NICE (2006)
• Photodynamic therapy for advanced bronchial carcinoma NICE (2004)
• Photodynamic therapy for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer NICE (2005)
• Stent placement for vena caval obstruction NICE (2004)

Metastatic Tumour Of Bone

• Metastatic bone disease: a guide to good practice British Orthopaedic Association (2001)

Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus

• Guidelines for the control and prevention of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare facilities Hospital Infection Society (2006)
• Guidelines for the prophylaxis and treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the UK, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Hospital Infection Society and Infection Control Nurses Association (2006)
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - Guidance for nursing staff Royal College of Nursing (2005)
• Screening for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation: A strategy for NHS trusts: a summary of best practice Department of Health (2006)
• Various guidelines about Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA Health Protection Agency (various dates)

Migraine

• Guidelines for All Healthcare Professionals in the Diagnosis and Management of Migraine, Tension-Type, Cluster and Medication-Overuse Headache BASH (2007)
• Headache Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2005)
• Migraine Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2006)
• Practice guidance: OTC sumatriptan Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Brtitain (June 2006)
• Treatment guidelines for migraine Migraine In Primary Care Advisors (2004)

Migrainous Neuralgia

• 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 Guidance (2007)
• The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of routine anti-D prophylaxis for RhD-negative women in pregnancy NICE Technology appraisal (May 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).

Mitral Regurgitation

• Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
• Thoracoscopically-assisted mitral valve surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance (December 2007)

Mitral Stenosis

• Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
• Thoracoscopically-assisted mitral valve surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance (December 2007)

Mmr Immunisation

• The Green Book - immunisation against infectious diseases Department of Health (various dates for individual immunisations)

Molluscum Contagiosum

• HPA; Guidelines on the Management of Communicable Diseases: Molluscum Contagiosum Health Protection Agency (2005).
• Management of molluscum contagiosum British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (2003)
• Molluscum contagiosum Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)

Morphine

• A guide to good practice in the management of controlled drugs in primary care National Prescribing Centre (2007)
• Recommendations for the appropriate use of opioids in persistent non-cancer pain British Pain Society (2005)
• Safer management of controlled drugs: guidance on standard operating procedures for controlled drugs Department of Health (2007)

Morphine And Similar Opioids

• A guide to good practice in the management of controlled drugs in primary care National Prescribing Centre (2007)
• Safer management of controlled drugs: guidance on standard operating procedures for controlled drugs Department of Health (2007)

Motor Neurone Disease

• Long-term neurological conditions - management at the interface between neurology rehabilitation and palliative care Royal College of Physicians (March 2008)
• 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).
• Candida - oral Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
• Choosing Better Oral Health An Oral Health Plan for England Department of Health (2005)
• Dental abscess (January 2008).
• Dental recall - Recall interval between routine dental examinations (2004).
• Gingivitis and periodontitis - plaque-associated (December 2007).
• 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)
• Management of Unerupted and Impacted Third Molar Teeth SIGN (2000)
• Multi-disciplinary Guidelines for the Oral Management of Patients following Oncology Treatment British Society for Disability and Oral Health (date unknown)
• 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 SIGN (2000)
• Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child a national clinical guideline (November 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)
• Wisdom teeth removal based on NICE guidance (April 2002).

Mouth Ulcers

• Aphthous ulcer Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007).
• Choosing Better Oral Health An Oral Health Plan for England Department of Health (2005)
• Dental recall - Recall interval between routine dental examinations (2004).
• Gingivitis and periodontitis - plaque-associated (December 2007).
• 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)
• Multi-disciplinary Guidelines for the Oral Management of Patients following Oncology Treatment British Society for Disability and Oral Health (date unknown)
• 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 SIGN (2000)
• Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child a national clinical guideline (November 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 (2006)
• Guidelines for the prophylaxis and treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the UK, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Hospital Infection Society and Infection Control Nurses Association (2006)
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - Guidance for nursing staff Royal College of Nursing (2005)
• Screening for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation: A strategy for NHS trusts: a summary of best practice Department of Health (2006)
• Various guidelines about Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA Health Protection Agency (various dates)

Mucopolysaccharidosis

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

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

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

Multiple Myeloma

• Guidelines for the use of imaging in the management of myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2006)
• Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Myeloma, UK Myeloma Forum the Nordic Myeloma Study Group and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2005)
• Multiple myeloma - bortezomib NICE Technology Appraisal (October 2007)

Multiple Sclerosis

• 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 (January2002)
• Multiple Sclerosis - Management of multiple sclerosis in primary and secondary care NICE Guidance (November 2003)
• Multiple sclerosis - natalizumab NICE Technology Appraisal (2007)

Mumps

• Guidelines on the Management of Communicable Diseases: Mumps Health Protection Agency (2003)

Myasthenia Gravis

• Clinical guidelines for the use of intravenous immunoglobulin Department of Health (November 2007)

Mycosis Fungoides

• Guidlines for the Management of Primary Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas British Association of Dermatologists (2003)

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

• Guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of adult myelodysplastic syndromes British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2003)

Myeloma

• Guidelines for the use of imaging in the management of myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2006)
• Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Myeloma, UK Myeloma Forum the Nordic Myeloma Study Group and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (2005)
• Multiple myeloma - bortezomib NICE Technology Appraisal (October 2007)

Myocardial Infarction

• Acute coronary syndromes - clopidogrel NICE (2004)
• Acute coronary syndromes SIGN (2007)
• Angina and myocardial infarction - myocardial perfusion scintigraphy NICE (2003)
• Cardiac rehabilitation SIGN Guideline (2002)
• Consensus guideline for recording a 12 lead ECG Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (2006)
• Expert consensus document on angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in cardiovascular disease European Society of Cardiology (2004)
• Expert consensus document on beta-adrenergic receptor blockers European Society of Cardiology (2004)
• Management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation European Society of Cardiology (2003)
• Myocardial infarction - secondary prevention Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2008)
• Myocardial infarction - thrombolysis NICE Technology Appraisal (2002)
• Myocardial Infarction: secondary prevention NICE Clinical Guideline (2007)
• Review of early thrombolysis - faster and better treatment for heart attack patients Department of Health (2003)
• Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease SIGN (2007)

Myopia

• Corneal implants for the correction of refractive error NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance (2007)
• Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) NICE (2004)
• Photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive error NICE (2006)