Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation - Share-based Payment Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
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| Share-based payment expense | $ 952 | $ 155 | $ 3,695 | $ 666 |
| Research and Development Expense [Member] | ||||
| Share-based payment expense | 644 | 43 | 826 | 172 |
| General and Administrative Expense [Member] | ||||
| Share-based payment expense | $ 307 | $ 112 | $ 2,869 | $ 494 |
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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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