breakdown

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Looking at a detailed breakdown of issues around NHS Wales buildings, published for 2024-25, the figures show:

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

That can lead to rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle breakdown caused by overexertion that can result in kidney failure, said Francisco J. Amaro Gahete, a leading researcher focused on whole-body EMS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The breakdown here is mostly cinnamon, anchored and warm, with cardamom hovering just at the edges.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

That period was defined by a broad-based breakdown in mortgage and credit markets, ultimately exposing systemic weaknesses across the financial system.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

His mental breakdown was the result of a near-textbook case of manic-depression—bipolar disorder.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee