Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - shares	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Cashless warrant exercises (in shares)	(0)	79,100

The number of warrants or rights exercised during period.

No definition available.

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