Bibliographic analysis. The aim of this study is to identify the most cited studies on lumbar spondylolisthesis and report their impact in spine field. Thomson Reuters Web of Science–Science Citation Index Expanded was searched using title-specific search “spondylolisthesis.” All studies published in English language between 1900 and 2019 were included with no restrictions. The top 100 cited articles were identified using “Times cited” arranging articles from high to low according to citation count. Further analysis was made to obtain the following items: article title, author’s name and specialty, country of origin, institution, journal of publication, year of publication, citations number, study design. The citation count of the top 100 articles ranged from 68 to 589. All published between 1932 and 2016. Among 20 journals, Spine had the highest number of articles (49), with citation number of 6155 out of 13 618. Second ranked was Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery with 15 articles and total citations of 3023. With regard to the primary author’s specialty, orthopedic surgeons contributed to the majority of top 100 list with 82 articles, and neurosurgery was the second specialty with 11 articles. The United States had produced more than half of the list with 59 articles. England was the second country with 7 articles. Surgical management of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis was the most common discussed topic. This article identifies the top 100 influential articles on lumbar spondylolisthesis and recognizes an important aspect of knowledge evolution served by leading researchers as they guided today’s clinical decision making in spondylolisthesis.

Social jetlag (SJL) has been linked to many cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, as it disturbs the circadian rhythm. In this study, we analyzed the impact of SJL on glycemic control. To our knowledge, this was the first study that discussed the issue of SJL, and we explored the prevalence of SJL in the studied population. A case-control study matched by age and gender was conducted among 511 subjects. Control group subjects were diabetic with HbA1c levels of <7.5%, while our cases were diabetic with HbA1c levels of 7.5% or more. We used the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire (MCTQ) to assess SJL among the participants. Based on our findings, SJL status was similar for both cases and control participants, which indicates that there is no significant association between SJL and HbA1c levels (p=0.394). The prevalence of SJL in the studied population was 58.4%. Further studies are required to obtain a more precise estimation of sleep duration and SJL, and they should focus on SJL and its related problems.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become embedded in academic writing, assisting with tasks ranging from language editing to drafting text and producing evidence. Despite the wide range of AI use, the expectations for disclosure remain inconsistent. Several journals use binary disclosure statements that fail to distinguish minor language assistance from uses that have a significant impact on the manuscript structure and data interpretation. This article proposes a risk-proportional approach separating disclosure by risk.

Summary: Dumping syndrome is a rare but potentially serious condition that causes inappropriate postprandial hyperinsulinemia leading to hypoglycemia in children following gastrointestinal surgeries. While dietary modifications are often the first line of treatment, severe cases may require pharmacological intervention to prevent severe hypoglycemia. We present a case of successful treatment of dumping syndrome with diazoxide. A 2-month-old infant with left hypoplastic heart syndrome who underwent single ventricle palliation pathway and developed feeding intolerance that required Nissen fundoplication. Postprandial hypoglycemia was detected following the procedure, with glucose level down to 12 mg/dL, and the diagnosis of dumping syndrome was established. The patient was successfully managed with diazoxide, which effectively resolved postprandial hypoglycemia without any major adverse events. The patient was eventfully weaned off the medication at the age of 5 months. This case highlights the potential role of diazoxide in the management of pediatric patients with postprandial hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia secondary to dumping syndrome. Learning points: Dumping syndrome is a possible complication of gastrointestinal surgeries and should be suspected in children with abnormal glucose levels. Postprandial hyperglycemia should be monitored closely for significant subsequent hypoglycemia. Diazoxide might be considered as part of the treatment plan for dumping syndrome.