Cedars-Sinai News

Pedestrian Safety a Concern With Darker Commutes

The end of daylight saving time—on Nov. 4 this year—could create a more dangerous evening commute for people on foot, as darkness falls earlier and drivers find it harder to see on the road, says a Cedars-Sinai trauma physician. “Pedestrian …

Emergency Injuries Soar as Scooters Take Over Sidewalks

Motorized scooters are making quite the splash in pedestrian-heavy cities from Santa Monica, California, to Washington, D.C. They’re ubiquitous, inexpensive to rent, easy to unload and fun. They’re also dangerous. These small electric vehicles marketed by various companies are leaving …

Medication Errors Drop When Pharmacy Staff Take Drug Histories in ER

When pharmacy professionals — rather than doctors or nurses — take medication histories of patients in emergency departments, mistakes in drug orders can be reduced by more than 80 percent, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai. Acting on the …