Consolidated Financial Statements Details - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Accrued and other liabilities
Share-based liability	$ 3,197
Accrued short-term interest payable	2,777	$ 3,039
Accrued legal and accounting fees	1,765	251
Accrued incentive compensation	1,645	1,555
Accrued payroll and benefits	394	170
Accrued clinical liabilities		306
Income taxes payable in connection with Pulmokine acquisition		280
Other accrued liabilities	107	151
Total	$ 9,885	$ 5,752

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for professional fees, such as for legal and accounting services received. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, and liabilities classified as other, due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for employees' services provided. Also includes carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations, excluding pension and other postretirement benefits, incurred through that date and payable for perquisites provided to employees pertaining to services received from them. Includes, but not limited to payroll, severance and retention costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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