Richard O’Brien, MD

Richard O’Brien, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine at The Commonwealth Medical College of Pennsylvania in Scranton. Dr. O’Brien, who died in 2015, was also a spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, ACEP.org, and a recipient of the group’s Communications Lifetime Achievement Award.

Do-It-Yourself Dangers

Do-It-Yourself Dangers

Richard O’Brien, MD | July 31, 2012

Home repairs that can send you to the ER It may be cheaper to do home maintenance and repairs yourself…

Remove a Splinter
Diseases & Conditions

Remove a Splinter

Richard O’Brien, MD | June 11, 2012

Sterilize pointed tweezers and a sewing needle in boiling water or over an open flame—or just wipe them clean with…

The $7.99 Lifesaver

The $7.99 Lifesaver

Richard O’Brien, MD | June 1, 2012

At 88, Fred lived independently in a small apartment and took meticulous care of himself. On mild days, he donned…

A Sweet Way to Treat Wounds
Skin Disease

A Sweet Way to Treat Wounds

Sarah E. Maddocks, PhD | May 31, 2012

Treating a simple cut or scratch isn’t always so simple anymore, a fact that is becoming clearer with every new…