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Consolidated Financial Statements Detail - Additional Information 2 (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Long Term Equity Securities [Line Items] |
Long-term equity securities | $ 392
Change in fair value of long-term equity securities | 563
Rezolute [Member] |
Long Term Equity Securities [Line Items] |
Long-term equity securities | 400
Change in fair value of long-term equity securities | $ 600

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