Note 1 - Nature of the Business and Basis of Preparation (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Mar. 14, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Shares Issued, Price Per Share $ 20    
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock   $ 50,505
IPO [Member]      
Shares Issued, Price Per Share $ 20    
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues 174,286    
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock $ 47,184    
Private Placement [Member]      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues 2,541,048    
Private Placement [Member] | Nereus Trust [Member]      
Stock Issued in Lieu of Royalty Payments 2,112,963