Med-Verify 🩺

A clinical fact-checking application built to verify medical claims and social media health advice using authoritative medical evidence.

Features

• Text & Image Input: Type a medical claim directly, or upload screenshots of social media posts (e.g. Instagram or X / Twitter advice).
• OCR Extraction: Uses Mistral OCR to accurately extract text from your uploaded images.
• Authoritative Fact-Checking: Cross-references the claim with reliable, authoritative sources:
  • WHO Global Health Observatory (GHO) for global health metrics and data.
  • ODPHP MyHealthfinder for evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• AI Synthesis: Leverages Google Gemini 2.0 Flash to synthesize available evidence and deliver a structured, sourced fact-check verdict.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React (Vite), CSS Modules
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Multer
• APIs: Google Gemini API, Mistral API, WHO GHO, ODPHP Healthfinder

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine
• API keys for:
  • Google Gemini API (GEMINI_API_KEY)
  • Mistral API (MISTRAL_API_KEY)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Aditya-0x/MedTech.git
   cd MedTech

2. Install dependencies: From the main directory, install for both client and server:

   cd server
   npm install
   cd ../client
   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the server directory.
   • Add your API keys:

     GEMINI_API_KEY="your_gemini_api_key"
     MISTRAL_API_KEY="your_mistral_api_key"

4. Run the Application: On Windows, simply run the start script located in the root directory:

   ./start.bat

   Alternatively, you can run them in separate terminals:

   • Backend: cd server && npm run dev
   • Frontend: cd client && npm run dev

Disclaimer

Med-Verify is built for educational purposes and experimental fact-checking. It does not provide individual clinical diagnosis or medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional for actual medical guidance.