Therapeutic Apheresis: New Indications and Emerging Evidence in 2026
A clinical review of therapeutic apheresis beyond established autoimmune uses—covering neurological, metabolic, and post-infectious indications supported by 2025-2026 evidence.
Infectiology
Moderate EvidenceTherapeutic Apheresis
Blood filtration for toxin removal, microclot clearance, and immune modulation.
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Apheresis for Autoimmune Disease: A Physician's Clinical Guide to Blood Purification Therapy
How extracorporeal apheresis reduces autoantibody burden, inflammatory cytokines, and immune complex load in treatment-resistant autoimmune conditions.
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H.E.L.P. Apheresis vs INUSpheresis: What the Evidence Shows
Clinical comparison of H.E.L.P. Apheresis and INUSpheresis. Mechanisms, evidence quality, patient selection, and what I observe in practice at Klinik St. Georg.
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What to Expect at Your First Apheresis Session: A Patient's Guide
Step-by-step guide to your first apheresis session. Preparation, procedure, duration, aftercare, and what patients commonly feel — from a physician who performs apheresis daily.
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What to Expect: H.E.L.P. Apheresis Treatment
Your complete guide to the H.E.L.P. apheresis experience at Klinik St. Georg. From blood draw to filtration to recovery — what each session actually feels like.
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H.E.L.P. Apheresis vs INUSpheresis: Which Blood Filtration Therapy?
A physician's comparison of H.E.L.P. Apheresis and INUSpheresis — filtering mechanisms, indications, evidence, cost, and which patients benefit from each approach.
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H.E.L.P. Apheresis: How Blood Filtration Removes What Shouldn't Be There
How H.E.L.P. apheresis filters LDL, fibrinogen, CRP, and microclots from your blood. Mechanism, session details, evidence, and clinical experience at Klinik St. Georg.
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Apheresis for Long COVID: Removing Microclots and Restoring Circulation
How H.E.L.P. apheresis removes microclots and inflammatory mediators in Long COVID patients. Session protocols, evidence from Pretorius research, and clinical experience at Klinik St. Georg.
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Long COVID: Symptoms, Mechanisms, and What Actually Helps
A clinical guide to Long COVID symptoms and treatment based on 500+ patients. Microclots, spike protein persistence, endothelial dysfunction, and the therapies that produce measurable results.
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Apheresis for Chronic Infections
How therapeutic apheresis filters inflammatory mediators, autoantibodies, and microclots. Applications in post-COVID and chronic infection treatment.
