The Preamble

The Preamble

This Week in The Preamble: The Age of Medical Miracles, and Their Costs

Medicine has never been more advanced. So why does something still feel missing? From gene therapy miracles to disappearing doctors, we explore what gets left behind when progress races ahead.

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Sharon McMahon
Nov 07, 2025
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