Managing medication schedules and finding reliable health information can be challenging. To address these issues, I developed MediTrack, a web application designed to simplify the process of finding medication and provide essential health support. Whether you're a senior citizen, a caregiver, or someone with a busy schedule, MediTrack ensures you never miss a dose. This blog post explores the core features, technologies, and methodologies behind MediTrack, showcasing its potential to revolutionize medication management.
Key Features of MediTrack
- Medicine Availability Tracker: Find medications across multiple pharmacies and hospitals with real-time stock updates and geolocation services.
- AI-Powered Chatbot for Health Inquiries: Get instant responses to health and medical questions through an AI-trained chatbot.
- Medication Scheduling and Reminders: Receive timely reminders for medication intake via web push notifications or email.
- Blog/Forum for Knowledge Sharing and Community Building: Engage with a community to share experiences, discuss medications, and seek advice.
Medicine Availability Tracker
Centralized Search and Real-Time Updates
The Medicine Availability Tracker addresses the challenge of finding specific medications by providing a centralized platform where users can search for medications and check their availability across various pharmacies and hospitals. A sample medicine database serves as the foundation, and the app uses the RxNorm API to standardize drug names, ensuring consistency and accuracy in search results.
Geolocation Services and Online Orders
By integrating real-time stock updates and geolocation services, the app displays the nearest locations where the medication is available. Users can place orders online and set reminders for their medication needs, ensuring they have access to the necessary medications when needed.
AI-Powered Chatbot for Health Inquiries
Instant Responses and Health Support
MediTrack features an AI-powered chatbot trained with extensive medicine data to handle common health and medical questions. This chatbot provides instant responses to queries about drug interactions, side effects, dosage instructions, and general health advice. By offering immediate support, the chatbot improves user engagement and ensures users receive accurate health information.
Medication Scheduling and Reminders
Timely Notifications
To help users manage their medication schedules, MediTrack sends timely reminders via web push notifications or email based on the scheduled times. This feature ensures that users never miss a dose, promoting better health outcomes and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Blog/Forum for Knowledge Sharing and Community Building
Community Engagement and Support
MediTrack fosters a sense of community through its blog and forum, where users can share their experiences, discuss medications, and seek advice. This platform facilitates knowledge sharing, enabling users to learn from each other's experiences and build a supportive community around medication management.
Technologies and Methods Used
Frontend Development
- ReactJS: Built the user interface with ReactJS, ensuring seamless component-based architecture and fast rendering for a smooth user experience.
Backend & Databases
- Supabase: Utilized Supabase for a scalable backend solution, offering a PostgreSQL database with built-in real-time data synchronization.
AI Integration
- Gemini 1.5 Flash Model: Integrated an AI-powered chat assistant using the Gemini 1.5 flash model for handling health inquiries efficiently.
User Geolocation Data
- Google Maps API: Incorporated Google Maps API for precise geolocation and real-time mapping of nearby pharmacies.
Real-Time Stock Updates
- Supabase Realtime: Enabled real-time stock updates using Supabase’s real-time capabilities for instant data synchronization.
User Authentication
- Auth0: Implemented Auth0 for secure, scalable, and robust user authentication management.
Developing MediTrack has been an enriching journey, highlighting the integration of advanced web technologies to create a comprehensive and user-friendly medication management platform. This project demonstrates my full-stack development skills, from designing intuitive user interfaces to implementing robust, scalable backend solutions.
I hope readers find this project insightful and learn something valuable from it. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact me. I am always open to discussions and eager to share my knowledge.
If you are looking for a dedicated and skilled full-stack developer for your next project, feel free to reach out to me. My commitment to creating high-quality, efficient, and user-friendly web applications makes me a valuable asset to any development team.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you find MediTrack as innovative and useful as I do!