If you are a licensed driver in Kentucky, you are likely accustomed to big rigs on the highways. Tractor-trailers can be sizeable hazards to dodge when you change lanes, and a drive during peak hours can become nerve-racking. Some of the most dangerous areas to...
Brake violations top problem found during truck inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance partners with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to organize brake inspection events throughout the country. Truck drivers in Kentucky can expect to encounter two inspection events in 2018. The CVSA has scheduled...
Study shows advance in pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously difficult-to-treat condition for patients in Kentucky and across the United States. Because the cancer is so rarely diagnosed at an early stage, there is often little opportunity to treat it with surgery before it spreads to...
Chemo may be unnecessary for some breast cancer patients
A promising study indicates that many Kentucky women diagnosed with breast cancer may not need to undergo chemotherapy in order to prevent a cancer recurrence in the future. For around 70 percent of women who are diagnosed with one common form of breast cancer in an...
Truck crashes can cause severe injuries
Many Kentucky drivers may be concerned about the potential for serious injury after a collision with an 18-wheeler or commercial truck. These large vehicles are significantly heavier than the passenger vehicles they share the roads with. Therefore, they can be...
Surgical errors that should never happen in Kentucky or anywhere
Like most Kentucky residents, you've likely made a medical appointment for yourself or your child at some point. From well-visits to seeking diagnosis for underlying causes of particular symptoms, we rely heavily on physicians throughout the nation to help us maintain...
Report finds that fatal truck crashes increased in 2016
Kentucky readers may be concerned to learn that, according to a new report, fatal large truck crashes are on the rise. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released the report, which updates preliminary data issued in 2017. The FMCSA report states that...
