Mass loss of wood is one of the most important features in heat treatment and is. commonly referred to as an indication of quality. Several authors studied mass loss with. heat treatment and concluded that it depends on wood species, heating medium, temper-. ature, and treatment time (Fig. 1).
Simvastatin is used to: 1  lower bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein [LDL]) and triglycerides in the body. 2  increase good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein [HDL]) 3  slow the development of heart disease and reduce the risk of stroke.
Lovastatin is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Lovastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.