1 Around 5% of pulmonary nodules turn out to be cancer. 2  The bigger the nodule, the higher the risk of malignancy. 3  In smokers risk of a 5mm nodule being malignant is 1/500, 10 mm is 1 in 50, and 20mm is 1 in 10. 4  Pulmonary nodules are common-half of smokers over 50 have at least one nodule.
By Huda. The crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of Islam. The symbol is featured on the flags of several Muslim countries, and is even part of the official emblem for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.y Huda. The crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of Islam. The symbol is featured on the flags of several Muslim countries, and is even part of the official emblem for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
By Margo Kirtikar PhD. The sun has been the inspiration of mythologies and symbolism, rituals and beliefs in all cultures throughout the ages. In most cultures the sun stands for the male energy, light, reason and strength, as opposed to the moon which is associated with female qualities, darkness, emotion and giving.he Circle. A simple circle that symbolizes the sun, a circular disk as in the flag of Japan, the flag of Bangladesh, and the Australian aboriginal flag. The Circle with a dot in the centre. This is the astronomical and astrological symbol for the sun.