Ruchika Talwar

3 weeks ago | urologytimes.com | Ruchika Talwar |Hannah Clarke

In a recent interview with Urology Times®, Ruchika Talwar, MD, shared some key ways that urologists can become more invested in advocacy work. The first, she says, is to attend the Annual AUA Advocacy Summit if able. This year’s Summit took place from March 3-5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

1 month ago | urologytimes.com | Ruchika Talwar |Hannah Clarke

The American Urological Association’s (AUA’s) 8th Annual Urology Advocacy Summit recently took place in Washington D.C., centered around 4 key Congressional asks: Medicare payment reform, the work force shortage and burnout, prior authorization, and drug shortages. In a recent interview with Urology Times®, Ruchika Talwar, MD, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, discussed the fourth ask, focusing on the impact of the limited supply of certain drugs on urologic care.

Nov 8, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Alex Anyfantis |Ruchika Talwar

Key PointsOver 15,000 households in Australia will organise weekend garage sales this month. It's part of a nationwide initiative to educate people about the importance of re-using and recycling. Australia's younger generations are embracing the circular economy, Garage Sale Trail and PayPal data indicates. An idea born from two friends in Sydney's eastern suburbs has now turned into a nationwide event to promote a more sustainable way to shop and get rid of unwanted household items.

Oct 31, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Nikki Alfonso-Gregorio |Ruchika Talwar

Если вы путешествовали по маленьким городкам Австралии, то наверняка заметили, как часто в них бывают гигантские копии животных. Огромная креветка, гигантский кенгуру и поражающий воображение паук - звучит знакомо, не правда ли? В октябре этот список пополнила фигура красного трактора Chamberlain 40K высотой 11,5 м и длиной 16 м. Она появилась в местечке Карнама в Западной Австралии. На открытии статую назвали самой большой статуей трактора (а их в мире, оказывается, множество).

Oct 18, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Nikki Alfonso-Gregorio |Ruchika Talwar

The newest big thing was unveiled in Australia last week. It's a huge red tractor — a five times bigger replica of a Chamberlain 40K — with a height of 11.5m and a length of 16m now features in the small town of Carnamah in Western Australia. Since its reveal, the statue has been named the biggest in the world and now joins the long list of Australia's beloved 'big things'. Australia does public art in a big way — quite literally.