fields of neurology and cancer treatment there was a significant increase in the years 2011–2013. There was a rise in the number of publications on children and the elderly after 2013. The specific indications with the largest number of publications were HIV (261), chronic pain (179), multiple sclerosis (118), nausea and vomiting (102), and epilepsy (88). More than half of the publications on medical cannabis originated from the United States, followed by Canada. More than 66% of the publications were original studies. The spike in the number of scientific publications on medical cannabis since 2013 is encouraging. In light of this trend the authors expect an even greater increase in the number of publications in this area in coming years.Preliminary rounds to determine U.S. Representative already held at Sakura-Con, Anime Central, A-Kon

Bluefin, Bandai Hobby's official distributor in the United States, will be holding three more rounds of competitions at U.S. anime-related events to determine U.S. semi-finalists for the 2nd annual GunPla Builders World Cup. The three remaining rounds will be held at this year's Anime Expo (June 29-July 2), Otakon (July 27-29), and New York Comic Con (October 11-14).

Semi-finalists chosen from these rounds will join winners with entries designated "Best in Show" from the already-held rounds at Sakura-Con, Anime Central, and A-Kon to compete once again in order to determine the U.S. Representative for the competition finals.

Best in Show recipients from U.S. events so far include Jack Elliot Nunn's HGUC Geara Zulu (Sakura-Con), Benny Herrera's Beargguy (Anime