Burton Rose
Burton "Bud" David Rose (November 19, 1942 – April 24, 2020) was an American nephrologist and the creator of the UpToDate medical software application. He died from COVID-19 in the setting of Alzheimer’s disease.[2]
Burton Rose | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York[1] | November 19, 1942
Died | April 24, 2020 77) | (aged
Alma mater | |
Known for | Creator of UpToDate software, author of Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders |
Spouse(s) | Gloria[2] |
Awards | Robert G. Narins Award (American Society of Nephrology) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Nephrology |
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Career
Rose was a clinical professor of medicine at Harvard University.[3] He also held positions at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.[2] He was the author of Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders and Pathophysiology of Renal Disease; and the co-author of Renal Pathophysiology: The Essentials.[3][4]
Rose created the first version of UpToDate in his house in 1992. It was released on floppy disks.[5]
His work (creation of UpToDate) has influenced the modern practice of medicine more than any work in the current generation of practicing physicians. Many are calling for a posthumous honoring of this excellent physician and teacher.
In 2019, the American Society of Nephrology announced the "Burton D. Rose, MD, Endowed Lectureship".[6]
Death
Rose died on April 24, 2020 from complications of COVID-19 in the setting of Alzheimer’s disease. In his obituary, Stat News referred to him as the "Steve Jobs of medicine".[2]
References
- "BURTON DAVID ROSE M.D." Legacy.com. Legacy.com. April 24, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Pollak, Zeidel; Martin, Mark ; Steinman, Theodore. (April 25, 2020). "Remembering UpToDate creator Burton 'Bud' Rose". statnews.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- "American Society of Nephrology | Awards – 2009". www.asn-online.org. 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- Rose, Burton David; Post, Theodore (January 12, 2001). "Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders". McGraw Hill Professional. Retrieved April 30, 2020 – via Google Books. ISBN 0071609873
- "Wolters Kluwer Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of UpToDate with Launch of 25th Specialty, Anesthesiology". wolterskluwer.com. October 5, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- "ASN Establishes Burton D. Rose, MD, Endowed Lectureship" (PDF). asn-online.org. October 16, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2020.