One pill a day? HIV study tests simpler combo

This study tested a once-daily combination of three HIV drugs (FTC, ddI, efavirenz) in 39 adults who had never taken HIV medication before. The goal was to see if this simpler, once-a-day pill routine worked well and had fewer side effects than older treatments. Participants had HIV and a CD4 count above 100, but were otherwise healthy. The study measured how well the drugs controlled the virus and tracked safety and adherence.