BaronAfutu/ripaap

Reference Intervals for Pediatric and Adult African Populations # RIPAAP RIPAAP (Reference Interval for Pediatric and Adult African Populations) is a web platform designed to provide accurate chemical and haematological reference intervals tailored specifically to African populations. By aggregating contemporary research, RIPAAP aims to improve diagnostic precision for healthcare professionals across Africa. ## Table of Contents - Introduction - Features - Installation - Prerequisites - Clone the Repository - Install Dependencies - Configuration - Running the Application - Using Development Server - Using Production Server - Usage - Author - Contributions - Bugs ## Introduction ### Purpose of the Project RIPAAP is designed to provide accurate, region-specific reference intervals for chemical and haematological tests for the African population, addressing the inaccuracies caused by using outdated European data. ### Roles and Timeline Developed as a full-stack project over six months, using the MERN stack. ### Target Audience Hospitals, medical professionals, and researchers in Africa. ### Personal Inspiration To create a user-friendly, reliable platform that medical professionals can trust for accurate diagnostics. ## Features - **Search and Filter Functionality**: Easily find relevant reference intervals by test, country, age group, and gender. - **Responsive Design**: Accessible and usable on all devices. - **Data Visualization**: Clear charts and graphs for easy data interpretation. ## Installation ### Prerequisites - Node.js - MongoDB - Git ### Clone the Repository ```bash git clone github.com ``` ### Install Dependencies ```bash cd ripaap npm install ``` ## Configuration Create a `.env` file and configure the following environment variables: - `MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri` - `PORT=your_port` - `JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret` ## Running the Application ### Using Development Server ```bash npm run dev ``` ### Using Production Server 1. Build the project: ```bash npm run build ``` 2. St …