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Biking in bed is good for ICU patients, says new McMaster study

A study found that cycling is safe for patients in an ICU, even if they are sedated

By Clare Bonnyman, CBC News Posted: Dec 29, 2016 3:42 PM

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Dr. Michelle Kho’s research uses the RT-300 supine bicycle, which allows patients to work on strengthening their legs while they are in their hospital bed. (St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton)

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[VIDEO] Sinkhole filled in as burst watermain cleanup underway

The city worked through the night to repair the water main break on Forsyth Avenue

CBC News Posted: Dec 20, 2016 8:24 AM ET

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Crews fill the sinkhole on Forsyth Avenue, after repairing a water main that burst Monday December 19. (Clare Bonnyman/CBC)

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Three decades later, ‘preemies’ still a part of McMaster study

Posted: Sep 01, 2016

The longest and oldest study of its kind, studying the long term health of premature babies

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A study from McMaster University is the largest and longest of it’s kind, studying premature babies into their 30s. (Mike Spencer/The Star-News via AP)

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