Note 13 - Restructured Debt Liability - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructured debt liability - contingent milestone payments	$ 15,000	$ 15,000
Deerfield Loan [Member]
Restructured debt liability - contingent milestone payments	$ 15,000	$ 15,000

Amount of restructured debt liability for contingent milestone payments, due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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