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Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation, Liquidity, and Going Concern (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) LineofCredit	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jul. 25, 2022 USD ($)
Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Liquidity [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 15,120			$ 25,660
Number of line of credit | LineofCredit	2
Richard E. Uihlein [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Liquidity [Abstract]
Line of credit	$ 6,000				$ 60,000
Richard E. Uihlein [Member] | Supplemental Line of Credit [Member]
Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Liquidity [Abstract]
Line of credit			$ 10,000
Richard E. Uihlein [Member] | Supplemental Line of Credit [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Liquidity [Abstract]
Line of credit		$ 5,000

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