For the past three-and-a-half years, Leah Bartlo has worked with UB researchers on ways to support lead-exposed children.

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The Milwaukee Health Department asked for help with the lead poisoning investigation unfolding at Milwaukee Public Schools ...

Scully said signs of lead poisoning can go unnoticed. "Some of the symptoms, especially among children, could be stomach aches, irritability, learning disabilities, developmental delays," she added.