Guidelines - MWhat are guidelines? / Guidelines A-Z
Macular Degeneration
- Age related Macular Degeneration - Guidelines for Management Royal College of Ophthalmologists (February 2009)
- 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)
- 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 for age-related macular degeneration NICE (2004)
- 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 for 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 (January 2007)
- Malaria prophylaxis Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
- UK malaria treatment guidelines, Lalloo DG, Shingadia D, Pasvol G et al; J Infect. 2007 Feb;54(2):111-21. Epub 2007 Jan 9.
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)
- 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 SIGN (2005)
- Bipolar Disorder Clinical Knowledge Summaries (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)
- The Management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and adolescents, in primary and secondary care NICE (2006)
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)
Me
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME) Department of Health (2004)
- Occupational aspects of the management of chronic fatigue syndrome : a national guideline Department 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 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 (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)
- Tiredness/fatigue in adults Clinical Knowledge Summaries (October 2009)
Medical Emergency
- Acutely ill patients in hospital NICE Clinical Guidance (2007)
Medication Induced Headache
- Diagnosis and management of headache in adults SIGN (November 2008)
- Headache - medication overuse Clinical Knowledge Summaries (August 2009)
- Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2004)
Melanoma
- Cutaneous Melanoma SIGN (2003)
- EFNS Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases: report of an EFNS Task Force European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)
- Improving Outcomes for People with Skin Tumours including Melanoma NICE (2006)
- Skin cancer - suspected Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
- 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
- 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' Department of Health (various dates)
- Immunizations - travel vaccinations Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
- Management of invasive meningococcal disease in children and young people 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)
Meningococcal Infection
- Immunisation against infectious disease - 'The Green Book' Department of Health (various dates)
- Immunizations - travel vaccinations Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
- Management of invasive meningococcal disease in children and young people 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)
Menopause
- Alternative and Complementary Therapies British Menopause Society Consensus Statement (June 2007)
- Alternatives to HRT for management of symptoms of menopause Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (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)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy British Menopause Society (February 2008)
- Investigation of PMB SIGN (2002)
- Menopause Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2008)
- Non-estrogen based treatments for menopausal symptoms British Menopause Society Consensus Statement (March 2008)
- Premature Menopause British Menopause Society Consensus Statement (June 2007)
- Urogenital atrophy British Menpause Society Censensus Statement (May 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)
Menstrual Cycle
- Dysmenorrhoea Clinical Knowledge Summaries (April 2009)
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 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 NICE Technology Appraisal (January 2008)
- Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary and secondary lung cancers NICE Technology Appraisal (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
- 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)
- 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 Department of Health (2006)
- Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA (various) Health Protection Agency (various dates)
Migraine
- Diagnosis and management of headache in adults SIGN (November 2008)
- EFNS guideline on the drug treatment of migraine - report of an EFNS task force 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 BASH (2007)
- Headache - assessment Clinical Knowledge Summaries (August 2009)
- Migraine related vertigo : classification and diagnostic criteria British Association of Audiological Physicians (November 2008)
- Migraine Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2008)
- Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2004)
- 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 SIGN (November 2008)
- EFNS guidelines on the treatment of cluster headache and other trigeminalautonomic cephalalgias European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)
- Headache - cluster Clinical Knowledge Summaries (August 2009)
- Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non-acute headache: guidelines and recommendations European Federation of Neurological Societies (2004)
- 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)
- 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)
- Use of Anti-D for Rh Prophylaxis Guideline Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2002)
Mitral Regurgitation
- Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
- Percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (August 2009)
- Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis NICE Clinical Guideline (March 2008)
- Thoracoscopically-assisted mitral valve surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (December 2007)
Mitral Stenosis
- Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
- Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis NICE Clinical Guideline (March 2008)
- Thoracoscopically-assisted mitral valve surgery NICE Interventional Procedure Guideline (December 2007)
Mmr Immunisation
- Immunisation against infectious disease - 'The Green Book' Department of Health (various dates)
Molluscum Contagiosum
- Management of molluscum contagiosum British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (2008)
- 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
- Recommendations for the appropriate use of opioids in persistent non-cancer pain British Pain Society (2005)
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)
- Choosing Better Oral Health An Oral Health Plan for England Department of Health (2005)
- Dental abscess Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2008)
- Dental recall - Recall interval between routine dental examinations NICE (2004)
- Gingivitis and periodontitis - plaque-associated Clinical Knowledge Summaries (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)
- Herpes simplex - oral Clinical Knowledge Summaries (December 2007)
- 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 (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 SIGN (2000)
- Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child 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)
- Wisdom teeth removal Clinical Knowledge Summaries (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 NICE (2004)
- Gingivitis and periodontitis - plaque-associated Clinical Knowledge Summaries (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)
- 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 SIGN (2000)
- Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child 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)
- 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 Department of Health (2006)
- Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA (various) 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)
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)
- Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology et al (2005)
- Multiple myeloma - bortezomib NICE Technology Appraisal (October 2007)
- Multiple myeloma - lenalidomide NICE Technology Appraisal (June 2009)
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 the Department 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 (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 Mumps Health Protection Agency (2003)
Muscular Dystrophy
- EFNS guideline on diagnosis and management of limb girdle muscular dystrophies European Federation of Neurological Societies (2007)
Myasthenia Gravis
- Clinical guidelines for the use of intravenous immunoglobulin Department of Health (November 2007)
- Guidelines for the treatment of autoimmune neuromuscular transmission disorders European Federation of Neurological Societies (2006)
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 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)
- Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Myeloma British Committee for Standards in Haematology et al (2005)
- Multiple myeloma - bortezomib NICE Technology Appraisal (October 2007)
- Multiple myeloma - lenalidomide NICE Technology Appraisal (June 2009)
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 - clopidogrel NICE (2004)
- Acute coronary syndromes - glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors NICE Technology Appraisal (2002)
- Acute coronary syndromes SIGN (2007)
- Angina and myocardial infarction - myocardial perfusion scintigraphy NICE Technology Appraisal (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)
- Ischaemic heart disease - coronary artery stents NICE Technology Appraisal (2003)
- Management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with persistant ST-segment elevation European Society of Cardiology (November 2008)
- 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)
- Review of early thrombolysis Department of Health (2003)
- Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease SIGN (2007)
- Secondary prevention in primary and secondary care for patients following a myocardial infarction NICE Clinical Guideline (2007)
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 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 (January 2009)
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