Leveraging semantic web to retrieve customized medical information

We are developing a web based application for use by diabetes patients to manage their chronic condition. The application will allow patients to keep abreast of the latest developments as pertinent to their specific condition (type, risk factors, medication, history, preferences, etc.), interact with others in a community of users, and have more effective dialog with their health care providers. This paper will document our recent developmental efforts to incorporate semantic web concepts and health information technology infrastructure.