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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Depreciation Rates (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Office equipment and furniture |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Annual depreciation rate | 20.00%
Medical equipment |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Annual depreciation rate | 20.00%
Computer equipment |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Annual depreciation rate | 30.00%

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