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.
Simvastatin Dose Limitations. When used with simvastatin, the following medications can raise the levels of simvastatin in the body and increase the risk of myopathy. Taking no more than the recommended dose of simvastatin with these medications will help keep simvastatin levels in the body at a safer level.