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Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 404,169	$ 404,169
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate		0.00%
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net		$ (117)	$ (1,507)
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value		$ 0		$ 0
Private Placement [Member] \| Series B Preferred Stock [Member] \| Strategic Bio Partners [Member] \| Debt Settlement [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Issued	295,945
Private Placement [Member] \| Series B Preferred Stock [Member] \| Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Issued	127,346